Staff Psychiatrist (Student Health & Well-Being - Mental Health Services)

Job Details

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

Student Health and Well-being (SHWB) Mental Health Services at Johns Hopkins University seeks an energetic, organized, and motivated Staff Psychiatrist to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment focused on delivering innovative mental healthcare and supporting the well-being of a diverse community of learners. The Psychiatrist will provide initial psychiatric evaluations, medication management visits, and consultation. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues to provide culturally competent, evidence-based psychiatric care. Mental Health Services provides care for undergraduate and graduate students, professional students (medical and nursing), residents, fellows, and trainees at multiple clinic locations in Baltimore.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• This position’s direct clinical service responsibilities will be primarily based at the East Baltimore campus clinic, with potential time dedicated to our Homewood campus clinic.
• See minimum qualifications for required timeframes of licensure.
• Jurisdiction required: Maryland.

Direct Clinical Service (80-85%)

• Creates a warm and welcoming clinical environment where clients feel supported and respected as they pursue their personal, academic, and professional goals.
• Provides psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication evaluations, and follow-ups.
• Assists with urgent referrals and supports transitions to higher levels of care.
• Collaborates with providers within SHWB as an interdisciplinary treatment team, including therapists, psychiatric providers, primary care clinicians, case management, and disability services staff.
• Provides clinical case management to support connections to appropriate resources and bridge clients to care.
• Consults, as appropriate, with providers in the community to facilitate continuity of care.

Collaborative and Other Activities (15-20%)

• Remains abreast of current literature and research on student behavioral health and evidence-based intervention strategies.
• Contributes to the professional development of trainees and SHWB staff through the provision of didactic training and seminars.
• Participates in case consultation, student risk management, peer chart reviews, and other departmental committees as directed.
• Participates in clinical training programs and may serve as a clinical supervisor for residents or fellows.
• Participates in MHS recruitment and hiring processes.
• Completes documentation and administrative duties in accordance with MHS policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.